CLEARLAKE
Adventist Health Clear Lake named high performing hospital by U.S. News & World Report
Adventist Health Clear Lake has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for both pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment. This is the highest distinction a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.
The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings are designed to assist patients and their doctors make informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures.
“We are proud to be recognized as a high-performing hospital for pneumonia and COPD treatment by U.S. News and World Report. This recognition highlights how our advanced procedures and dedicated associates are ensuring outstanding outcomes for our patients. We have an amazing team who are serving our community so well,” shared Colleen Assavapisitkul, President at Adventist Health Clear Lake.
U.S. News evaluated over 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.
For 34 years, U.S. News has provided data-informed rankings to help patients and their doctors find the best hospital to treat their illness or condition. Fewer than half of the evaluated hospitals earned any High Performing rating. Hospitals that are High Performing have excelled in providing high quality care in specific procedures and/or conditions.
For more information on the U.S. News Best Hospitals, explore Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using #BestHospitals.
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UKIAH
General admission tickets now on sale for 3rd annual economic development summit
Join us in person for The State of the Redwood Coast Region: Our Elemental Economy, the 3rd annual regional economic development summit. This year’s conference will take place in person at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center on September 21-22. General Admission Tickets are now available for $150. Visit www.aedc1.org/state-redwood-coast-region to learn more.
As the summit looms closer, it’s important to catch up on all the components of this year’s event that make it so worthwhile to attend. The State of the Redwood Coast Region: Our Elemental Economy is a two-day economic summit designed to foster innovative thinking throughout our region of Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, and Mendocino Counties, as well as adjacent tribal lands.
Our goal is to identify shared economic opportunities and strengthen collaboration amongst our businesses, economic development professionals, and leaders. This year’s theme, Our Elemental Economy, evaluates the unique yet fundamental ways our environment shapes our region’s economy: How can Solidarity Economics, investment, and community development help us build a more equitable and resilient economy? What are the unique challenges faced by our region and how can we, as a community, address these challenges proactively rather than reactively?
An incredible lineup of keynote speakers includes a discussion of Solidarity Economics with the University of Southern California’s Distinguished Professor of Sociology and American Studies & Ethnicity, Manuel Pastor, Entrepreneur, Minal Shankar, Senator Mike McGuire, Professor of Economics at Sonoma State University, Dr. Robert Eyler, as well as Director of Partnerships and Initiatives at the Center for Community Investment, Omar Tinajero and so much more!
Lake County Chamber of Commerce’s CEO, Laura McAndrews Sammel, shares her excitement about the potential of this year’s conference now that everyone can gather in person. “It’s a rare opportunity to have so many of our region’s professionals and leaders under one roof. It seems clear from the positive feedback of the last two years that this conference is pivotal to creating and fostering collaboration across counties.”
Come take part in the conversations that will spark innovation and change in our rural economy: whether you’re already brimming with ideas and questions, or simply looking to connect and learn with your fellow community leaders, the summit offers a unique opportunity to gather, network, and connect under one roof to help co-create a thriving economic future for our region.
Join us in the heart of Downtown Ukiah this September for a rare opportunity to connect and network with your fellow community leaders making an impact in our Redwood Coast Region. Visit the link below to register and secure your spot today:
https://tinyurl.com/2023StateoftheRegion
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LAKE COUNTY
Air quality smoke advisory for the county
Current air monitor readings throughout Lake County show “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” air quality levels. Numerous fires burning in Northern California, Oregon and areas to the North are creating regional smoke impacts throughout Lake County and the western States.
Expect fluctuating periods of poorer air quality as the occasional wind gust push smoke into our area. Starting today, we will likely see a change with most areas of Lake County forecasted to reach “Moderate” to “Good” air quality. This smoke forecast is based on the latest weather, monitoring, fire activity information and will be updated as necessary.
The District is actively monitoring the smoke impacts throughout the County. Additionally, you may go to WWW.LCAQMD.NET and follow the Quick Links for Air Monitoring for current smoke and air quality conditions.
Concentrations of smoke may vary depending upon location, weather, elevation, and time of day. Smoke from wildfires and structure fires contain harmful chemicals that can affect your health. Smoke can cause eye and throat irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. People who are at greatest risk of experiencing symptoms due to smoke include: those with respiratory disease (such as asthma), those with heart disease, young children, and older adults.
These sensitive populations should stay indoors and avoid prolonged activity.
Follow these general precautions to protect your health during a smoke event:
• Minimize or stop outdoor activities, especially exercise.
• Stay indoors with windows and doors closed as much as possible.
• Do not run fans that bring smoky outdoor air inside – examples include swamp
coolers, whole-house fans, and fresh air ventilation systems.
• Run your air-conditioner only if it does not bring smoke in from the outdoors.
• Change the standard air conditioner filter to a medium or high efficiency filter. If
available, use the “re-circulate” or “recycle” setting on the unit.
• Do not smoke, fry food, or do other things that will create indoor air pollution.
If you have lung disease (including asthma) or heart disease, closely monitor your health and contact your doctor if you have symptoms that worsen. Consider leaving the area until smoke conditions improve if you have repeated coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea, unusual fatigue, lightheadedness.
Localized areas of unhealthy air quality are possible throughout this fire season. Take appropriate measures whenever smoke is present.
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